Critical Care Nursing
A Holistic Approach
12th Edition
Author(s)Patricia Gonce Morton; Paul
Thurman
TEST BANK
1. Foundations of Critical Care
2. Special Populations
3. Special Situations
4. Cardiovascular System
,5. Respiratory System
6. Renal System
7. Nervous System
8. Gastrointestinal System
9. Endocrine System
• Key Disorders:
10. Hematologic & Immune
11. Integumentary System
12. Multisystem & Emergencies
CORE PRIORITIES (ALWAYS REMEMBER)
• ABCs: Airway, Breathing, Circulation
• Early recognition + rapid intervention
• Holistic care: patient + family
• Interprofessional collaboration
• Patient safety & ethical practice
,Question 1
A critically ill patient with sepsis is receiving mechanical
ventilation. The nurse ensures that care includes physical
stabilization, emotional support, and family involvement.
Which principle of critical care nursing practice is being
applied?
A. Task-oriented care
B. Holistic care
C. Delegated care
D. Protocol-driven care
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Holistic care integrates physical, psychological, social, and
spiritual needs, which is central to critical care nursing practice.
Task-oriented (A) and protocol-driven care (D) focus on
procedures rather than the whole patient. Delegated care (C)
does not encompass comprehensive patient-centered care.
Source: Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition
– Chapter 1 Critical Care Nursing Practice
Question 2
Which outcome best demonstrates the value of critical care
nurse certification for patient care?
A. Increased nurse autonomy without oversight
B. Improved patient outcomes and safety
, C. Reduced need for interdisciplinary collaboration
D. Decreased accountability for clinical decisions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Certification is associated with improved patient outcomes,
enhanced safety, and higher quality care. It does not eliminate
collaboration (C), accountability (D), or oversight (A).
Source: Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition
– Chapter 1 Critical Care Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse uses the latest research findings to adjust care for a
ventilated patient. Which concept is the nurse applying?
A. Tradition-based practice
B. Evidence-based practice (EBP)
C. Routine clinical judgment
D. Institutional policy adherence
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
EBP involves integrating the best current evidence with clinical
expertise and patient preferences. Tradition-based practice (A)
relies on past habits. Routine judgment (C) may not include
research. Policies (D) may not reflect current evidence.
A Holistic Approach
12th Edition
Author(s)Patricia Gonce Morton; Paul
Thurman
TEST BANK
1. Foundations of Critical Care
2. Special Populations
3. Special Situations
4. Cardiovascular System
,5. Respiratory System
6. Renal System
7. Nervous System
8. Gastrointestinal System
9. Endocrine System
• Key Disorders:
10. Hematologic & Immune
11. Integumentary System
12. Multisystem & Emergencies
CORE PRIORITIES (ALWAYS REMEMBER)
• ABCs: Airway, Breathing, Circulation
• Early recognition + rapid intervention
• Holistic care: patient + family
• Interprofessional collaboration
• Patient safety & ethical practice
,Question 1
A critically ill patient with sepsis is receiving mechanical
ventilation. The nurse ensures that care includes physical
stabilization, emotional support, and family involvement.
Which principle of critical care nursing practice is being
applied?
A. Task-oriented care
B. Holistic care
C. Delegated care
D. Protocol-driven care
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Holistic care integrates physical, psychological, social, and
spiritual needs, which is central to critical care nursing practice.
Task-oriented (A) and protocol-driven care (D) focus on
procedures rather than the whole patient. Delegated care (C)
does not encompass comprehensive patient-centered care.
Source: Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition
– Chapter 1 Critical Care Nursing Practice
Question 2
Which outcome best demonstrates the value of critical care
nurse certification for patient care?
A. Increased nurse autonomy without oversight
B. Improved patient outcomes and safety
, C. Reduced need for interdisciplinary collaboration
D. Decreased accountability for clinical decisions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Certification is associated with improved patient outcomes,
enhanced safety, and higher quality care. It does not eliminate
collaboration (C), accountability (D), or oversight (A).
Source: Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition
– Chapter 1 Critical Care Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse uses the latest research findings to adjust care for a
ventilated patient. Which concept is the nurse applying?
A. Tradition-based practice
B. Evidence-based practice (EBP)
C. Routine clinical judgment
D. Institutional policy adherence
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
EBP involves integrating the best current evidence with clinical
expertise and patient preferences. Tradition-based practice (A)
relies on past habits. Routine judgment (C) may not include
research. Policies (D) may not reflect current evidence.
